"On this weekend of all weekends, Ed Balls needs to acknowledge the work Liberal Democrats are doing in government to clean up Labour's mess.

"From Sunday working people will each be £700 better off a year thanks to Liberal Democrats delivering on our manifesto promise to increase the personal allowance to £10,000.

"In contrast, when Labour were in government they made each family £3,000 worse off by overseeing a recession that wiped £112bn from our economy."

He added:

"Alongside a £700 tax cut - rising to £800 next year - Liberal Democrats have cut tax on savings for the lowest earners, frozen fuel duty, helped local authorities freeze council tax, introduced tax-free childcare and extended free school meals.

"The Liberal Democrats are building a stronger economy in a fairer society by making the richest pay most to rebalance our economy. All Labour can offer is uncosted promises and carping from the sidelines."